Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-01-15

he said, with laugh. I've saved one
dollar and eighteen cents to-day. 1t is easy
enough to see where the money goes.n
For a moment Jack looked serious; then
very happy expression crossed his coun-
tenance.
" will not say a word about my plans
dear little Bess shall not puzzle her brain
trying to save penny here and dollar
there. The idea of saving in the way
have decided upon is good one"
that the future held something worth
struggling for.
Dear JackI' murmured Mrs. Avery
after her husband had closed the door be-
hind him, how vexed he felt at my sug,
gestion. am quite sure that what l have
said to him will not 60 in one ear and out
at the other. ] have been married long
enough to know that il is absard Tor a
woman TO dictate unless she can impress
her husband with the idea that he is the
originator of all plans for their mutual
benefit. feel satisfied that JACK will begin
to economic, but the dear fellow must fee
that no one is compelling him TO do it,
A low, musical laugh fell from Mrs
Avery's rosy lips the next moment she
looked very serious.
" ! do wish that We had q coy home
OF our own; these apartments are nice
and comfortable, but not al all homelike
Ont OF fifteen hundred year we ought TO
be able to save al least five hundred dollars.
Jack is sure that l will know exactly what
TO do with all the money placed a. my dis
posal. ! mean to strengthen his belief in
my ability as a financier," concluded the
little woman earnestly
During the afternoon Mrs. Avery went
out for q walk. She had not thought OF
buying anything until, attracted by the APP
pearance OF great punches OF white grapes
that lay heaped in boxes, all ready for sale,
she stopped to inquire the price.
forty-fiye cents, mum, an they are
cheap at that" said the dealer.
q" ! will not take them said Mrs Avery,
turning her head away from the tempting
sight; I'VE can get along without the
grapes, and l have saYed forty FIVE cents
she said, placing the amount in small
plush bag which she carried on her hand.
What delicious candy I" said Mrs.
Avery, aloud, as she paused near the win
dow of large confectionery establishment;
" ! really mast have a box
IF you do not buy the candy you viii
save forty cents, whispered voice.
How thoughtless I am" murmured
the little woman, as she dropped four
dimes into the little plush bag Continuing
her walk for a few squares Mrs. Avery re-
membered that she needed needles, thread
and pins. She entered large dry goods
store, and, after purchasing the articles
mentioned, was about to leave, when the
clerk requested her to remain for a few mo-
ments
Knowing your fondness for fine hand
kerchiefs, Mrs. Avery, I have taken the
liberty to keep this one for you" said the
clerk, politely. y hardly think you can
resist buying it it is the last one OF this
style, and We will let it go cheap"
" 1t is beautiful = exclaimed Mrs. Avery,
raising the dainty piece of lace and gazing
at it admiringly. What is the price p she
asked.
Two dollars and half-muoh less than
It cost replied the clerk.
For moment the little woman hest
tated. The handkerchief was decided
bargain, and besides
You do not need it, whispered q
voice.
=" ! will not take the handkerchief said
Mrs. Avery, and picking up her parcels she
left the store. LESS than one week ago
would nave bought it." she murmured, as
she dropped two silver dollars and fifty
cent piece into the red bag.
Three dollars and thirty-tive cents
saved in one afternoon I never would
have believed it" said our little fnancier
as she turned toward home.
Do tell me, Jack, what has happened
to make you so jubilant? One would sup
pose that you had inherited a fortune
Jack Avery smiled mysteriously, then
drew from his coat-p0cket a large sheet
OF paper neatly folded.
"A birthday present for you, Bess," he
said, handing the document to his wife"
a receipted bill of some sort" said
Bess, as she unfolded it. The next mo-
ment an exclamation Of ama2ement fell
from her lips, and in another instant her
arms were around Jacks neck.
" o Jack | can scarcely realize that we
own the pretty co;tacs Tia. ! have coveted
ever since it W.. begun. How could you
save enor.h ultuey 20 build it2' asked
Bess, VITA tesr- ~ JOY sparkling in her
blue eyes.
q" haven't smoked a cigar or partaken
OF big restaurant dinner for two years.
I've saved money in many other ways, and
see the result ~ said Jack. exultantly
" We will furnish the house gradually,
tor" continued Jack, looking very seri-
Gus, there is mortgage on the property
of TIVE hundred dollars, and I will not feel
easy until it is paid off. I have made
up my mind not to contract debts OF
any kind. Our motto shall be, Pay as
you go
" You are quite right, Jack, It must be
dreadful to have debts hanging over you.
But have a surprise III store for you. You
never can guess y hat II is, so ! will not
keep you in suspense"
Bess opened 4 ariwer and lifted there
from tin box sac handed it to Jack,
who, greatly pulled, opened it.
Three hundred and fifty dollars p he
exclaimed in .luazement. His voice
trembled when he spoke again.
You are brave little woman, but
fear that you have deprived yourself Of
many things that you ought to have had. y
You are mistaken, Jack - cried Bess
merrily. From tie very mu73cnt knew
that You were making great slcrifces
resolved to help you.'
The ubject ! had in view. DEAR was
worth struggling for, and : eaa say with
truth, placing his hand on the yreeiou;
deed This is the house that .jacs built.
Your contribution will maize & casy &c
dispel The shadow that rests upon II, anC
also enable as to render our home % pleas.
ant and CIV that It Will in rec ~ be tbs
dearest sp5t on earth 70 al 4. Thurs
| ton, IN Artt5H Home Mggd- nc
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